Shared Governance In Nursing
What is shared governance? It is an organization type that facilitates empowerment of nurses in the decision making process of patient care. As cited by Weiss and Tappen (2015), “Having some control over one’s work and the ability to influence decisions are essential to empowerment (Manojlovich & Laschinger, 2002)” (Weiss & Tappen, 2015) With shared governance nurses have more opportunity to improve their patient care because their voices and concerns are heard.
In the article titled “Encouraging Clinical Nurse Empowerment,” the authors explore the advantages of empowering nurses through shared governance as well as the negative effects of loss of empowerment in clinical nurses. Empowerment of nurses is a key aspect of shared governance. Nurses
want to feel like what they are doing is appreciated, and that they have input into the patient care that they are giving. Linnen and Rowley (2014), state that “Clinical RNs must see themselves as professional stewards of their unit, rather than employees who clock in and out for a paycheck.” (Linnen & Rowely, 2014)
In situations where nurses’ feel they have no value to management leaders or that their concerns don’t matter; overall morale decreases and staff turnover rates increase. According to, Linnen and Rowely (2014),” Nurses are leaders by virtue of their responsibilities; for them, empowerment isn’t a privilege, but a professional necessity.” (Linnen & Rowley, 2014)
Ultimately, shared governance allows nurses to be a part of the planning, and their input is valued. Thus, empowering nurses to have more control and responsibility in their work and patient care. Shared governance is critical in the success of healthcare facilities
In the article titled “Encouraging Clinical Nurse Empowerment,” the authors explore the advantages of empowering nurses through shared governance as well as the negative effects of loss of empowerment in clinical nurses. Empowerment of nurses is a key aspect of shared governance. Nurses
want to feel like what they are doing is appreciated, and that they have input into the patient care that they are giving. Linnen and Rowley (2014), state that “Clinical RNs must see themselves as professional stewards of their unit, rather than employees who clock in and out for a paycheck.” (Linnen & Rowely, 2014)
In situations where nurses’ feel they have no value to management leaders or that their concerns don’t matter; overall morale decreases and staff turnover rates increase. According to, Linnen and Rowely (2014),” Nurses are leaders by virtue of their responsibilities; for them, empowerment isn’t a privilege, but a professional necessity.” (Linnen & Rowley, 2014)
Ultimately, shared governance allows nurses to be a part of the planning, and their input is valued. Thus, empowering nurses to have more control and responsibility in their work and patient care. Shared governance is critical in the success of healthcare facilities